Michigan Technological University
Department of Chemistry
Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure
Name of Procedure: Use of the base bath for cleaning glassware
Lab Room Number: 713 CSE
Date Prepared: June 4, 2008
This procedure requires prior approval from the laboratory supervisor or chemical hygiene safety
officer. Yes
/
NO
HAZARDS: The following materials and equipment associated with this procedure present exposure
or physical health hazards.
The base bath contains a saturated solution of KOH in EtOH/H20. This solution is quite caustic
and is hazardous to unprotected skin and especially eyes.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Prior to performing this procedure, the following safety equipment
must be accessible and ready for use:
None.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CONTROLS: Prior to performing this procedure, the following
personal protective equipment must be used. (Add specific instructions)
Use of the base bath requires the wearing of chemical splash goggles. Neoprene/Latex (Playtex
#834 or equivalent) gloves should be used at all time.
ACCIDENTAL SPILL: In the event that a hazardous material spills during this procedure, execute
the following emergency procedure.
Wearing gloves and glasses as prescribed above, sponge up the spill and collect in a polyethylene
container. Dilute, neutralize with dilute acid and sewer. Rinse affected area with clean water
and sewer.
Prepared by: D. Chesney